Pearl Jam, along with Aretha Franklin and Van Morrison, have been announced as the headliners for this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, scheduled to take place over two weekends between April 23rd and May 2nd at Fair Grounds Race Course. Other acts scheduled to perform are Lionel Richie, the Allman Brothers Band, My Morning Jacket, Anita Baker, Dr. John, the Black Crowes, Band Of Horses, the Levon Helm Band, George Clinton.

The 2009 New Orleans Jazz Fest drew in excess of 400,000 fans. For more info, or to purchase tickets, Click Here.